Gangsta - Zaida's Arroz con Pollo

Gangsta - Zaida's Arroz con Pollo

My mom passed away in 2008 but she provided me and my brother with memories and skills to last us a lifetime. It is my mom who taught and inspired me to cook.  Below is a favorite recipe, my version of my momma's Arroz con Pollo - my type of comfort food.

You can watch me make it on my new YouTube channel:

Gangsta in the Kitchen Arroz con Pollo

Ingredients:

2 chicken bouillon cubes (unless using chicken stock)

4 cups of chicken stock or water

One 16 ounce can or one bottle of bear American is best

One can of mixed veggies medium size

1 chicken cut in quarters or use 4 leg quarters

3 to 4 cups of rice of your choice just read and adjust to the bag of rice instructions

Half a green bell pepper

Half a red bell pepper

Half of a onion

Salt and pepper to taste

3 packs of Goya with saffron seasoning

1 tablespoon of tomatoes paste

1 tablespoon of chopped garlic

1 tablespoon of vinegar

2 tablespoon of canola oil or olive oil (Hint if you use olive oil, add a table spoon of butter)

Instructions:

In a large pot, heat some oil on medium high heat.

Put salt and pepper on both sides of the chicken then sear both sides in the pot.

Remove chicken and set aside

In the same pot and oil, put in the chopped peppers and onions. Cook for about five minutes.

Add chopped garlic, tomato paste, vinegar, beer, chicken stock, Goya packets and water.

Add all the chicken back in  and let that cook for 10 to 15 minutes

Add the rice and bring to a boil. Then reduce the heat to medium low or simmer.

Cover and cook from 30 to 45 minute and enjoy.

*Tip* Just in case please have 2 cups of liquid as back up depending how the humidity is you might need it if you need it add and wait another 15 minutes.